How to Treat Sickness and Infections Naturally Part 2

Strep throat infections are caused by the streptococcus bacteria. Symptoms often come suddenly and include painfully sore throat, aches and pains, and a high fever. Usually doctors will put you on antibiotics right away but the body usually heals it without the aids of these prescription drugs. It is easy to kill all the bacteria within 10 days of the start time for this infection . If you have a history of rheumatic fever in your family (which is not very common in this day and age) may be needed.

Essential oils such as eucalyptus, lavender and geranium are wonderful for strep throat. By using in a bath, humidifier or on a cloth and in-hailing, you can begin the process of healing naturally because of the antibacterial properties.

In this case the diet again is useful. Horseradish, cayenne, garlic and foods high in vitamin C are again recommended. Green tea is especially useful.

For an herbal gargle that works on contact and can provide significant relief. Mix the following herbs into a small pot of water (appx. 1 cup of water) and heat to a boil. Combine in equal parts: rosemary, goldenseal, sage, myrrh, peppermint leaves, Echinacea and bloodroot. Use this gargle every hour if possible. It is important not to rinse your mouth out after this gargle as you will rinse away the medicinal benefits from these herbs.

Treat Sickness and Infections Naturally: Nausea and vomiting

This sickness is never fun to have. Because there are so many reasons for severe nausea and projectile vomiting you need to be diagnosed by your doctor before pursuing treatment. It can be a sign of serious disease or as simple as pregnancy, regardless you should first be diagnosed before choosing to teat the sickness naturally.

The quickest remedy is by in-hailing essential oils such as peppermint and lavender. cardamon can also be mixed with this if it is available. The peppermint is absolutely mandatory because it is by far the fastest and you should feel better after in hailing its aroma.

Make sure your diet consists of bland low to no fat foods and drink clear liquids. By making a quick tea you can also subside the symptoms from this sickness. The tea should consist of catnip and chamomile with a hint of mint. Any mint will do so cut some fresh form your garden and stick it in the brew while it is still hot.

Treat Sickness and Infections Naturally: Coughs

Coughs can be caused by sickness and various infections. There are two separate kinds of coughs that can help you and your doctor determine the diagnosis behind the reasons you may have it. First, "productive" coughs usually produce mucus and generally get out the irritant behind the symptom. "Non productive" is a dry cough which means it doesn't produce anything but jolts of air and pain can be experienced in parts of the body when the coughing occurs. Suppressing coughs is not a good idea. Although most people reach for cough suppressants to subside this annoying problem when your body begins this procedure it is usually to get the culprit out of your body.

With dry coughs it is pretty clear that your body is not trying to dispel viruses and bacteria that have settled in your respiratory tract. This is the only time a suppressant should be used. Lavender essential oil is wonderful, at stopping irritating coughs.

Always drink plenty of water and eat foods high in vitamin C while remembering that sugar hinders the immune system. Homemade teas using licorice root, slippery elm and white horehound can help you rid yourself of this symptom and that which is causing it.